Property
Homebuyers at square one as price hikes eat rate cuts
4 December
Surging home prices have wiped away the benefits of three interest rate cuts to new buyers, new data reveals. Across Australia, home values grew by one per cent in November with the median dwelling now worth $888,941, property analytics firm...[Read More]
Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis
4 December
Australia is falling further behind on its housing supply targets, as experts urge the states to slash restrictions on duplexes and low-rise apartments. The Committee for Economic Development of Australia on Tuesday called for Australia to allow...[Read More]
How worker housing woes can be a win for energy zones
3 December
Towns battling housing shortages fear locals being shut out as hundreds of temporary workers flock to their regions to build crucial renewable-energy projects. But not-for-profit organisation Re-Alliance, which advocates for a responsible shift to...[Read More]
Strategies for adult children moving out of home
27 November
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out. In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]
House prices surge as city-dwellers flee to the regions
27 November
Home buyers are being pushed out to the regions as falling interest rates and a lack of supply put a rocket under inner-city house prices. The median house price in Sydney is set to approach the dizzying $2 million barrier in 2026, according to...[Read More]
New inflation reporting has the Reserve Bank excited
27 November
Wednesday was a momentous day for stats nerds. The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the nation’s first complete monthly consumer price index publication, bringing the nation in line with peer economies and giving the Reserve Bank a more...[Read More]
Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas
26 November
Surging inflation has dashed hopes of one last rate cut and heightened expectations energy rebates will be extended. Expiring electricity subsidies helped drive up the annual consumer price index from 3.6 per cent to a 16-month high of 3.8 per cent...[Read More]
The ‘obvious and easy way’ to help boost housing supply
26 November
With this one simple trick, Australia’s housing supply shortfall could quickly be reduced by an estimated 82,000 homes. That’s the amount of dwellings that developers are ready to start building in urban growth areas but can’t because of a...[Read More]
Green shoots for renters in social housing resurgence
26 November
Renters are set to benefit from the federal government’s efforts to fund social housing after years of worsening affordability. Pressures on low-income earners remain acute but rental affordability has stabilised, according to a report published...[Read More]
10 money-saving tips to help build up your savings for the future
20 November
Are you looking to build up your savings for the future, but don’t know how or where to start? Check out these money-saving tips you can apply today. Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future purchase...[Read More]
Documents you will need to get a home loan
20 November
When you get to work on the requirements, a mortgage or home loan application may seem to need an infinite amount of paperwork. However, your home loan provider is also required to conduct due diligence before they can approve a mortgage...[Read More]
10 Factors to consider in commercial real estate investment
20 November
When considering the purchase of commercial property, it’s crucial to take a strategic approach, as the implications of your decisions can significantly affect your financial outcomes. Here are some key factors to consider: Top 10 Factors...[Read More]
Baiting home buyers with low prices to be chopped
20 November
Flashy real estate agents preying on buyers in an aggressive property market could be slugged with huge fines under an underquoting crackdown. Under proposed reforms, maximum penalties will soar from $22,000 to $110,000 to remove the financial...[Read More]
Worker shortages dampen surge in green energy, housing
19 November
Public investment in green energy and social housing has surged but worker shortages and sluggish productivity growth are holding projects back. Tens of billions of dollars were added to Australia’s major infrastructure pipeline in the past year,...[Read More]
Commercial property investment – it’s essential to know what to look for
13 November
Investing in commercial property can be an excellent way to diversify your portfolio, generate steady income, and build long-term wealth. Unlike residential real estate, commercial investments often deliver higher rental yields and attract longer...[Read More]